Tuesday 11 November And so the trip has started! Well actually, it had started already some days before, and actually way before that. But ok, today is the day I’m going back to Guiné Bissau on mission! On such a beautiful date as well, the 11th of the 11th. This traveling ride to Guiné Bissau … Continue reading Mission 2.0 – Week 1: Here But Not Completely Here Yet
[TIDA0001] Guest Post by Ivan: God Guided Dating
I want to share a testimony on how I met, dated and consequently married my beloved late wife, Claire. I want to start with a definition of Intentional Dating that I came up with. Intentional Dating is when two people of the opposite sex (man and woman) who know each other and have some God-given … Continue reading [TIDA0001] Guest Post by Ivan: God Guided Dating
[WID0067] Guest Post by Tiffany: Home
[This story takes place in April 2021]If you look up the word home in the dictionary you will probably find the following meaning: “one’s place of residence; domicile; house.” But home also has a deeper emotional meaning. "Home is a safe haven and a comfort zone. A place to live with our families and pets and … Continue reading [WID0067] Guest Post by Tiffany: Home
Bonchi Vegano (Vegan Bean Soup)
Bonchi! One of my favorite Curaçolean dishes is Bonchi. And my favorite bonchi is made by my grandmother Oma Monchi, which obviously we call Monchi Bonchi. Bonchi normally isn't vegan at all. It's original state comes with Karni Sá and Rabu, which are salted meat and pig's tail. And sometimes even with Rookworst or smoked … Continue reading Bonchi Vegano (Vegan Bean Soup)
Tashmyn’s Ayaka
'Twas the season of Ayaka. And this year I finally, finished my own recipe. It's now the fifth year in a row that I'm making these lovelies. But what are these lovelies exactly? Well, if you hadn't heard about them yet, Ayaka is a typical dish eaten in Curaçao during the December holiday season. Especially … Continue reading Tashmyn’s Ayaka
Papa di Aros (Rice Porridge)
I don't often cook nor eat rice, so when I do I always make too much and so end up with leftover rice. And you know I know what to do with leftover food. Make something new with it! And then eat it of course. 'Papa di aros' means rice porridge in Papiamentu and is … Continue reading Papa di Aros (Rice Porridge)
African Ocean Blue
As you may have noticed, last week I didn't share any blogposts. I took a bit of a break during my break being here on Curaçao to celebrate my father's wedding. So today I'll show a bit more of myself and my family by means of sharing some pictures. After 21 years my father decided … Continue reading African Ocean Blue
[WID0013] Guest Post by Raisa: Share Love & Pay It Forward
This week's guest writer is Raisa and she is Stephanie's best friend and our family friend. Well she practically is our cousin by now. I am so glad and proud of Raisa for writing and sharing this piece. And proud of seeing so much growth and a beautiful process she is going through. When we … Continue reading [WID0013] Guest Post by Raisa: Share Love & Pay It Forward
Pumpkin Pancakes
Of course this is my first recipe in the list. Pumpkin Pancakes! If you have been following the L.O.G., you'll notice that I make these a lot. I also get a lot of requests to make them again and to share the recipe. So this Must be one of the firsts. Pumpkin pancakes are a … Continue reading Pumpkin Pancakes
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